1613 Second Chance
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Meanwhile, south of Terra City,
After killing a Half Moon Raven magus, Emery quickly dashed in the northwest, heading in the direction where Tessa and the three Raven magus had gone. Of course, he didn't forget to take the former's storage ring.
His figure was seen streaking through the trees at high speed. His speed was enhanced tremendously while he was in his Twilight Form. Coupled with the [Wild Hunt] innate ability that allowed him to track his targets, Emery had no trouble following their tracks.
It took him only a few minutes to finally find them. As he passed another row of trees, he could see Tessa Karat fighting three Raven magi. Unfortunately, when he had just arrived on the scene, the former had been defeated and held under Armand's dagger.
"For such an important person, she sure is weak."
Staring at the woman whose body was currently frozen under Armand's flying dagger, Emery couldn't help but think that she must have been one of those who reached the magus realm through shortcuts thanks to the rich and influential family that backed her up.
Emery heaved a sigh as he was once again faced with a hostage situation.
"Stop right there! Or I will be forced to hurt her!" said Armand as he saw a movement in the corner of his eye and saw Emery approaching. His and the two Raven magus' expressions clearly said that they were surprised to see Emery had caught up to them so quickly.
"Did you beat Captain Ante?" asked one of the Raven magus in an incredulous tone. "How is that possible?!"
Instead of answering the obvious question, Emery who was still in his wolf form looked at the Nephilim and spoke in a calm tone. "Armand, let her go. You don't have to do this. In fact, this is your chance to do the right thing."
Those words made Armand become emotional as he shouted, "Don't speak as if you know me! I'm warning you one last time, don't move a step closer!!" He added when he saw Emery starting to walk again.
However, Emery still slowly approached while saying, "I do know you, Armand… I know that you don't actually want to do this."
Armand was silent hearing those words. There was something in the way he looked; and whether it was his voice or his half-wolf form, it somehow reminded him of someone from the past.
"Don't talk rubbish! Who the hell are you really?!"
Still in a calm tone, Emery said, "It doesn't matter who I am. I know you will not kill her."
Meanwhile, hearing the conversation and seeing that Armand was doing nothing, the two Raven magi who were standing nearby exclaimed. "What are you doing now?! Master Cyrus' orders are clear. Kill her! Kill Her Now!!"
Before Armand could say anything, Emery interrupted again saying, "Seriously Armand, just for mere 1,5 million? Let me tell you what will happen if you kill her." Staring into the Nephilim's eyes, he added, "If you kill her, it will really be the end for you. You will forever be an outcast, unable to get a second chance."
Seeing Armand's hesitation, the two Raven magus grew irritated.
"You fucking mercenaries are really unreliable! If you can't do your job, Move away! I'll do it myself!!"
One of the Raven magus took out his cleaver sword and looked like he was about to cut Tessa in half. But just as he took a step forward, he suddenly screamed in pain as a flying dagger pierced his chest.
He quickly tried to fight back. Unfortunately, his fate was sealed.
Armand had already sent a spirit attack that left him unable to control his body. At the same time, more daggers came piercing through his back, neck and finally his head. The man died with an unwilling expression on his face.
As soon as he realized what had happened, the second Raven magus quickly turned and ran. Unfortunately, the man only managed to take three steps before he found his body being held down by something and his vision turned upside down.
Emery had arrived and grabbed the magus from behind before slammed him to the ground hard. He then crushed his back with a stomp of his foot. A groan of pain came from the man, but it only made his fate worse.
A serene expression on his face, Emery stomped the Raven magus a few more times and with his overwhelming battle power, the latter was unable to break free. Following with the third and fourth heavy stomps, more bones were broken and blood spilled onto the ground.
Such a way of killing someone couldn't help but make both Tessa and Armand who witnessed it swallow their own saliva.
When Emery was done with the deed and turned around towards them, Armand quickly released the woman saying, "You are right. I don't want to take any part in this…" With a sigh and one last glance at her, he said, "You may take her and go."
Nodding slightly, Emery replied, "You make the right choice. But if you really want to pay for your mistake, you should help her too."
Not letting Armand say anything, he immediately explained about the portal gate in the Terra Kingdom that was only less an hour away. When he finished, he could see that the Nephilim was frowning.
Help us and she will help clear your name." Emery said as he looked at Tessa who quickly nodded her head.
Emery was pretty sure that the Raven faction would find them en route and so he needed someone to protect Tessa. A spirit reader who mastered ranged weapons like Armand was the best for the job of keeping enemies away.
"There is no time to think. Follow us now."
Emery said as he once again forcefully grabbed Tessa into his arms and dashed away, leaving the speechless Armand.
A few seconds later, Emery was internally relieved when he sensed that Armand was following close behind him.
Half an hour later, Emery's face changed as he felt another ship flying in their direction. This time, even from far away, he could sense multiple powerful magus within the ship, Half moon and even Full moon individuals.
There was a high chance that the master of the Raven faction, Magus Cyrus, had come to stop him himself.
Knowing they would be overtaken before reaching the city and that he could not fight them as openly as before, Emery decided to find a suitable place to fight.
"Get inside the forest!"
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